Holiday Mantel Fantel with Trees … and a Painted Pine Cone Garland.
And to think, this holiday mantel fantel with trees would be just so blah without a painted pine cone garland.
Just some trees and faux snow.
Bo-ring.
But with a garland of painted pine cones? Now this holiday mantel fantel with trees truly comes to life!
Oh, and I’m painting even more pines cones as you read this. Because I need painted pine cones EVERYWHERE in my holiday decor this year! And here’s how you can make your own …
How To Make A Painted Pine Cone Garland
Materials*
Rust-Oleum Chalked Paint in Linen White (you can also just use white craft paint)
Foam Brush
*affiliate links included.
Start with your pine cones. I picked up a bag of scented ones at my local grocery store. (You can also buy them online at the link above.)
Using a disposable foam brush, apply paint to the tips.
Cut a length of jute twine (tip: cut a piece at least twice as long as the final length you need). Using your jute twine, tie a knot around center of the first pine cone.
Keep adding more pine cones, tying a knot around the center of each. Mine are spaced about 3 1/2″ to 4″ apart.
I used these Command Light Clip hooks to hang up the garland on my holiday mantel fantel with trees.
Today’s holiday mantel fantel with trees (and a painted pine cone garland) is part of a look at holiday mantel decorating styles across the regions — and the borders — of North America. Enjoy visiting these other fabulous blogs to see how they’ve decorated their Christmas mantels in the region where they live!
CANADA:
EAST:
Atta Girl Says || Golden Boys & Me || In My Own Style || StoneGable ||The Everyday Home || The Rustic Life || Worthing Court
CENTRAL:
Cedar Hill Farmhouse || Edith & Evelyn || House By Hoff || It All Started With Paint || Maison de Pax || Town & Country Living
WEST:
At The Picket Fence || Classic Casual Home || Tidbits || Twelve On Main
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Hi Linda. Love the pine cones but even more, I love the little tree in the middle. Did you make it? What materials were used? Perhaps pieces of cedar shingles? Searched your past blog posts but couldn’t find it. Thanks, and happy holidays!
Sharon
Sharon – No, I didn’t craft that tree. I think that’s beyond my skill level! I actually found it at TJ Maxx.
This cracks me up because we used to do this all the tie when I was a kid! It looks great!
My mom wasn’t crafty at all so we didn’t do much kid crafting. The “biggest” kid project we probably did was stringing together some popcorn! 🙂
Very pretty garland. Your house is looking so festive. Happy Decorating.
Kris
Whoo-hoo you’ve joined the pinecone choir! Looks great Linda.
Thanks Karen! And I’m still shocked I’ve never, ever done this before!
Well…I’ve bleached pinecones, so why not paint them? Great idea! And simple..I’m all about simple! I saw someone in Blogland…sprayed pinecones with wall texture…and flocked them. Maybe we could try that one next? 😉
Linda… so pretty!!! I just flocked my pinecones…but now you have given me a great idea for next year!
Merry Christmas!
Mary Ann
I love your sweet mantel fantel, Linda! And the painted pinecones are the perfect addition! I love what an easy project it is. The best part is, I have woods filled with pinecones all around me.
So simple and pretty! I love all of the wood elements with the crisp white and dark walls. Gorgeous! 🙂
Such a pretty vignette and garland! Thank you for sharing 🙂